I hope Santa was good to you this year and you're enjoying your gifts.

Was their anything unique on your wish list? Did you get a gift that's a bit unusual? I'm enjoying a funky new clock made from an old vinyl record. And the song on the label is one of my all time favorites: &q…

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays over now, I took a few minutes to reflect on the past long weekend. I thought about all the pieces that came together and all the people who helped to make the season bright.

My sister was visited by Christmas Carolers last night. She says the musical interlude was the highlight of her day and gave her a nice warm nostalgic feeling. I totally understand. Music is one of those simple pleasures that can brighten anyone's day. I'm remembering when I was in gra…

One of the things that causes stress this time of year is money...the fact that most of us have a limited amount. If you have a lot of people to get gifts for, but limited resources, it's a good time to get creative. Pancake mix and maple syrup is a nice idea. So is a recipe box with a few f…